Palewell Park is in London and in Richmond Upon Thames district. SW14 8JH is located in the East Sheen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Palewell Park, London, SW14 8JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW14 8JJ, SW14 8JY, SW14 8LA, SW14 8AU, SW14 8RZ, SW14 8AX, SW14 8JZ, SW14 8RU, SW14 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW14 8JH has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 48% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 52% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW14 8JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 23.9% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70% | 69.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 25.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -7.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67% | 72.4% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 24.0% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 21.7% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -11.9% |
| Fair health | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SW14 8JH this area, 2.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 69.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 8.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.1% | 69.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.7% | 93.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 82% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 81.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 14% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 0% | -11.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palewell Park was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the East Sheen average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Palewell Park has the 10th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in East Sheen and the 148th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Palewell Park, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,395,000 | 2023-08-11 | £2,395,000 |
| 112 Palewell Park, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,357,500 | 2023-06-30 | £2,392,409 |
| 92 Palewell Park, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,413,000 | 2022-07-29 | £1,454,018 |
| 88 Palewell Park, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,240,000 | 2022-01-05 | £2,335,416 |
| 154 Palewell Park, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £3,750,000 | 2021-02-26 | £4,315,068 |
SW14 8JH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SW14 8JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW14 8JH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Other | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 4,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 5,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 5,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheen Mount Primary School West Temple , East Sheen SW14 7RT | 4out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomson House School 27 Sheen Lane , SW14 8HY | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Worple Street , SW14 8HE | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sheen Primary School Upper Richmond Road West , East Sheen SW14 8ED | 4out of 4 | 906 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Carrington Road , TW10 5AA | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Park Academy Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | 3out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower House School 188 Sheen Lane , SW14 8LF | - not rated | 130 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Priory Roehampton Hospital School The Priory Hospital Roehampton , Priory Lane SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Lodge School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock School Priory Lane , SW15 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ibstock Place School Clarence Lane , Roehampton SW15 5PY | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan | 139 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 377 yd | |
| Leonardo's Cafe | 351 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 377 yd | |
| Maison Artisanal Bella Del Gelato | 343 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 378 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 339 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 378 yd | |
| Micro Beers | 335 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Home Guard Association | 76A Richmond Park Road, East Sheen | 126 yd | |
| Hare and Hounds | 214-216 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 414 yd | |
| The Pig & Whistle | 86 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 434 yd | |
| The Plough | 42 Christchurch Road, East Sheen | 463 yd | |
| Sheen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club | Parklands Close, East Sheen | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pala Kebab House | 238 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 407 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 188A Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 446 yd | |
| Basilico | 178 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 472 yd | |
| Papa John's | 310 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 479 yd | |
| Batter Fry | 209 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 385-387 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 388 yd | |
| Waitrose | 292 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 464 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 39-41 Sheen Lane, East Sheen | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shene Sports & Fitness Centre PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Palewell Common PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COMMON DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 550 yd |
| Sw14 Women'S Fitness SHEEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Sheen Lawn Tennis And Squash Club PARKLANDS CLOSE | squash courts, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| East Sheen Primary School UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch | 823 yd |
| Sheen Mount Primary School WEST TEMPLE SHEEN | swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Bank Of England Sports Centre Bank Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| National Tennis Centre NATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE NATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE PRIORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 887 yd |
| Sheen Common FIFE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| 4D Personal Training Studio MORTLAKE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.